Classic Hummus

Ditte Isager

This simple hummus recipe is great with everything from warm pita to fresh vegetables to tortilla chips. This basic recipe can also be easily altered by adding additional spices, vegetables, or other ingredients, if you desire.

Recipe courtesy of Emily Malone

Level:
Easy

Yield:
12 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Serves:
12

Ingredients

1 clove garlic

1 can chickpeas

¼ tsp. salt

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. tahini (sesame paste)

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. water

Paprika (optional)

Directions

Combine garlic, drained and rinsed chickpeas, salt, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste), olive oil, and water in a food processor and pulse until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Season to taste with salt, olive oil, or paprika, if desired. Refrigerate up to 7 days.